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Patrick Mahomes Quietly Pays Off Student Loan Debt for Entire Texas Tech Class of 2018

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Lubbock, TX – July 15, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has quietly made a life-changing impact off the field, generously paying off approximately $150,000 in student loan debt for all members of Texas Tech University’s Class of 2018 who were still struggling with outstanding balances.

Sources at the university revealed that Mahomes was inspired to act after discovering that several of his former classmates were unable to advance in their careers due to lingering student debt. Moved by their stories and recognizing the long-term effects debt can have, Mahomes stepped in discreetly to lift this burden from dozens of alumni.

Officials at Texas Tech confirmed that Mahomes' representatives coordinated with the university, ensuring all eligible student accounts were quietly cleared without public fanfare. Mahomes, known for his deep loyalty and humility, insisted that the graduates—not himself—be the focus of attention.

A spokesperson from Texas Tech stated, “We were initially informed of an anonymous gift covering student debts for graduates who had been unable to fully repay their loans. Upon learning the generosity came from Patrick Mahomes, we were profoundly touched by his commitment to our Red Raider community.”

For these graduates, Mahomes' kindness offers immediate financial relief, enabling them to fully pursue their personal and professional dreams without debt holding them back. Since his collegiate days in Lubbock, Mahomes has repeatedly credited Texas Tech with shaping his life and career. This latest gesture reinforces his enduring bond with the university and its alumni.

As news spreads about his generosity, Chiefs fans and the broader Texas Tech community alike are celebrating not only a star quarterback but also a leader whose impact reaches far beyond touchdowns and championships—a man who never forgets where he came from, or the friends who supported him along the way.

Stay tuned to ESPN for more inspiring stories from Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.

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